So You Want To Be An Aid Worker?

Do you think you have what it takes?

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News & Politics

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• united
• nations
• aid
• workers

[WORLDFOODPROGRAM]

Its sucks worse for the people who need our help! That's why those who choose to make the commitment to help are making a selfless sacrifice and are worthy of our respect and admiration. No-one gets into this to get rich or comfortable.

[HumanitarianPsy]

This video is just publicity and gives the impression that aidwork is a great fascinating adventure. What about meeting with the distressed people on a day to day basis, for months, if not years without much support from anyone, poor accomodation, boring food, facing illness alone with no western medicine at hand, security threats day in and day out? Please tell the truth to future expats...

[WORLDFOODPROGRAM]

Thanks for your comments..yes, its true it's no picnic and those who do it are making a personal commitment and sacrifice to helping those in need but, its very rewarding and for many of the millions of people who need our help it can mean the difference between life and death. But, yes everyone needs to know their limitations.

[miri1653]

Hi. I'm 17 and I think I'd like to be an aid worker (preferably in the field). Does anyone have advise on what degrees/courses I should take and how I can gain experience volunteering without paying ridiculous amounts (I'm pretty skint) thanks

[Shinydisc117]

The black hawk down music was a nice touch lolol

[worksupermodel]

@suziestar777 Hi Suzy. There were no bad intentions in posting the activities in the video. It is hard for me to watch too. It's disturbing to anyone who is not used to it, but it's real life. It's the way billions of people around the world prepare food even when not in need.. In fact, there are many children who are asked to prepare the meals in the way you saw in the videos. Anyone considering aid work needs to know this. Pray for those hearty souls who do this work.

[rebecca2140]

I am willing to forgo money for three years or so as these posts have indicated, but I am a single mother. Can it be done?

[superchargedM90]

@Altarcraft

Yeahh.. good point

[sillylily315]

Oxfam!!! That's what they said 'Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day, teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.'

[Altarcraft]

I am asking about the income because I believe that Aid workers do have families and expenses to provide for. How do they cope with that for the 3 years you have mentioned?

[environomics]

A masters degree is essential. But you will have ZERO income for about 3 years after that.. After 2-3 years then you can start to make money. Please understand that the 50-100,000 range is for people with vary specialized skills and experience (5-7 years minimum). Its a difficult job, you do it because you believe in it, not for a career or income. If you want to know more, perhaps you can send me a message personally, through my account. I've been doing this for about 3 years.